Overdrive off button hasn't worked in a couple years and there is no power to the switch so I figure the wires across the column are damaged. Even after replacing the button a couple times the ends were always falling off so I'm ready to replace the entire shifter arm assembly. I also need to replace the bushings since the arm is loose.

I had read that a new arm would only cost around $50. My local dealer quoted me $72.92 for a new arm and $7.49 per bushing. They have only one bushing in stock but can get everything else overnight. Is there a less expensive option available?

I will also be installing yet another turn signal since the one from Rock Auto didn't last long. The new one will be from Auto Zone, which said the shifter arm is a dealer only item.

 

5C3Z-7210-AAA thats the shift linkage assembly, Thats all you should need, My ex has 283k on it and never replaced the bushings.

 

I would like to know the bushing part number if anyone has it.

 

7.3 Ex,

Do you really have a CUMMINS in your Excursion??? Holy cow! Is it awesome or what?


Karl

 

Yes, after numerous expensive mods and problems on the 7.3 I finally yanked it out and put in an all manual 12 valve. Camshaft position sensors failed so often I could replace them without looking in less than 10 minutes. Silicone didn't help. Mechanical upgrades were absurdly expensive for the Powerstroke. At the time I was able to swap in the Cummins for less than performance upgrades like injectors, dual HPOPs, and a turbo for the 7.3.

The 7.3 dyno'd at 271 hp with mods, always got 11 mpg, and was unreliable. The Cummins puts down about 600 hp, averages at least 15 mpg, and I even drove it hundreds of miles with a leaking head gasket. I can also run it on 100% soybean oil. Yeah, it's fun to drive a 10,000 lb rocket. I've been running the Cummins for more years than I had the PSD and absolutely love it.

 

Does anyone know where these parts can be purchased at a better price?